Join us as we celebrate international students and scholars with birthdays in January! We'll enjoy cake, coffee, and tea, and we encourage you to bring your friends together to celebrate your birthday! Meet us at the International House Ann Arbor (IHAA) located at 921 Church Street in Ann Arbor. Please register in advance so we can plan how much food to order.
This event is co-sponsored by the International Center and IHAA.
60 Minutes Around the Globe is a program series hosted by the International House Ann Arbor (IHAA) and the International Center where members of the international community share a brief presentation about the culture and history of their home country. The presentation is followed by a time for discussion and enjoying light refreshments. Join us on Friday, January 16 at 2:00 PM as we learn about the culture and history of Haiti at the International House Ann Arbor (921 Church Street). Snacks and refreshments will be served!
Are you an international student preparing to work at U-M or do you receive a fellowship that covers living expenses (not just tuition)? Before you start, you'll need to complete several tax forms, such as the IRS Form W-4, State of Michigan Form W-4, the Alien Certificate, and potentially additional forms if your country has a tax treaty with the U.S.
The Intercultural Leadership Seminar (ILS) is designed for international and U.S. students who want to learn how to be more effective in a global environment. ILS includes brief lectures, discussion, experiential activities, and small group work. While at ILS you will:
Eric Schueller from CIEE will be on campus to give an info session to U-M students interested in studying or interning abroad through CIEE this summer (or in the future).
CIEE is a third-party education abroad provider that offers study and internship abroad programs in locations all over the world. Each year, a number of U-M students study and/or intern through CIEE, both through UM-approved programs and through "non-UM" (independent) programs.
Come play another pick-up soccer game with the IC! This month’s game will be played indoors at the Sports Coliseum on a hard court (much like futsal).
This will be a very casual game and is meant for meeting other international students and scholars. We recommend bringing athletic clothing, gym shoes, and a water bottle.
International Coffee Hour is a great opportunity to meet new people from around the world! The event is open to all members of the U-M community, including international and U.S. students, scholars, faculty, staff and their partners.
This month, we’re partnering with the U-M Arts Initiative team, who will share ways to connect with the arts during your time at U-M. Plus, attendees will have the option to participate in a creative activity!
Join this Culture Chat event to learn about the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and why we celebrate him as a national holiday! Resources for attending future MLK Day events and observing the holiday will be shared. Lunch will be provided.
Welcome new international students starting your studies in January 2026! We hope you will join us at South Quad Dining Hall to mingle and meet others from across campus! Open to new students of all study levels.
Students without a meal plan: Check-in with the IC staff member outside of South Quad between 6-7pm. This will ensure you are not charged for the meal.
Students with meal plan: If you have a meal plan, no need to check in with staff - just swipe your card like usual and join us in the Transformer room!
Gain insight into the resources and services available at the library and learn strategies for efficiently finding information for your research projects.
Join a U-M Librarian as the questions below are explored: